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#001197 - The Horn Book Magazine, March - April 1938 with Early Ads for The Hobbit - sold
This lovely publication contains some of the earliest advertisements and reviews of the newly issued book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The Horn Book Magazine, Books and Reading for Young People, March - April 1938 publication.
This lovely publication contains some of the earliest advertisements and reviews of the newly issued book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The book is in Very Good Plus condition, showing minor soiling to the covers, one small split to the bottom of the spine about 1/2" long.
Text block is bright and clean, no markings or previous owners names noted. Contains a full page ad on page 69 for The Hobbit from Houghton Mifflin, as well as being mentioned in another article on page 92, and a full review on pages 94 - 96, page 95 being a full page view of the frontispiece, The Hill: Hobbiton across The Water.
A lovely collectable for any Tolkien enthusiast.
Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.
Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
This lovely publication contains some of the earliest advertisements and reviews of the newly issued book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The book is in Very Good Plus condition, showing minor soiling to the covers, one small split to the bottom of the spine about 1/2" long.
Text block is bright and clean, no markings or previous owners names noted. Contains a full page ad on page 69 for The Hobbit from Houghton Mifflin, as well as being mentioned in another article on page 92, and a full review on pages 94 - 96, page 95 being a full page view of the frontispiece, The Hill: Hobbiton across The Water.
A lovely collectable for any Tolkien enthusiast.
Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.
Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
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